The San Antonio Wheelmen
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Last minute notices to the ride schedule are here.
Important: Pre-Ride Information
Riders must have helmets and should have water bottles and tire repair tools. Arrive at start site 10-20 minutes before start time to sign-in, review map and prep bike. ALL cyclists will be asked to sign in and are required to wear a helmet. You are welcome to ride even if you are a non-member, and we would love to have you join our club after riding with us a few times. Ride Leaders check on new/slow riders and follow up on stragglers on the mapped route. Ride Starters only do sign-ins and hand out maps. If you are new, or want to ride with someone of similar ability, inform the Leader/Starter before the start of the ride and they'll try to introduce you to a suitable partner. Carry I.D. specifying emergency contact person, phone number, blood type, allergies, etcetera. All riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Please review the Pre-Ride Briefing and check start times carefully! Start Times Vary! Also, click here for a power point document showing the new Ride Pace Groups.
Ride Starters and Leaders, remember to take a copy of this briefing with you to use on the morning of the ride. Ride Starters may also download the sign in sheets here if needed.
Ride Maps:
Cibolo
Bullis Park Leaderless Night Rides These rides are not scheduled or sanctioned by the San Antonio Wheelmen and are provided as a ride meeting location only. Please read the disclaimer below.
Legend (NE) North East (SE) South East (SW) South West (N) North (W) West (F) Flat (R) Rolling (H) Hilly
Tuesday 6 PM: Wiederstein Elementary School in the Cibolo area. 20-30 miles. Meet at Wiederstein Elementary School in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richards Blvd, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo, finally turn left on Schlather road to Wiederstein Elementary School.
Wednesday 6 PM: Crown Ridge Nature Center on Luskey Road. Route options available on the website using Raymond Russell Park Map. Take I-10 West to Camp Bullis Road (exit 554) and turn left at the stop light on Camp Bullis. Go West on Camp Bullis through 2 stop signs; pass the Knights of Columbus and take the first Right. The park is on the Right
Disclaimer: The evening rides listed here involve participation of many cyclists and cycling organizations in addition to the San Antonio Wheelmen. They do not include the Wheelmen pre-ride briefing and liability waiver sign-in. Rider participant skill level may vary and riders individually assume all risks associated with cycling. Helmets are strongly recommended.
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am, Boerne “is this the last hill?” Ride (NNW) [H] Routes vary from 25-70 miles and go through Comfort, Sisterdale, and Waring-Welfare and for the really stout-of-heart, Old Hwy 9 to Luckenbach. The Boerne ride is one of the longest running rides offered monthly by the Wheelmen for good reason – the scenery! The hills are challenging and definitely not for the faint-of-heart. The fun begins at Fiserve Health Building, 194 South Main Street in downtown Boerne. Take I-10 West to Business 87 (exit 542) and continue north on Main Street to the Fiserve Health Building, on the left at the stoplight. Contact: John Y., 210/325-2500 or 210/524-9393
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am, MPO Walk & Roll Ride (F) This is an easy ride from the Botanical Gardens, through downtown then along the Mission Trail to Mission Espada and return. This event is sponsored by the Bexar County/City of San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Wheelmen provide the
> pre-ride briefing and assisted in developing the route. For further details visit www.walkandrollSA.com. Contact: Cliff H., 210/558-0344
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am, Southside Mission Ride (S) [F to R] Routes of 27, 39, 51, and 61 miles begin at the parking lot of the Visitors Center at Mission San Jose and travel along the lower section of the Mission Trail past historic Missions and the SA River before heading into the flat to slightly rolling terrain of southeast Bexar County. Take Exit 137 from I-37 South, turn right on Hot Wells and continue 1.7 miles (road curves to the right after crossing RR tracks just past S. Presa), then turn left onto VFW Blvd. for 0.5 miles, left on Roosevelt for 0.4 miles, and left on Napier to reach the Visitors Center. Contact: Ken, 210/533-3416 (evenings)
Sunday, May 11, 8:00 am, Marion Ride (NE) [F to R] Routes of 20, 36, 44, 50, 57 and 64 miles. Meet at Marion High School. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and go about 6.5 miles, turn right on South La Vernia Steet in Marion, then go 3 short blocks. Contact: Mike T., 210/497-5940
Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, Tour de Cure - San Antonio. Saturday’s ride begins in San Antonio and ends at Texas State University in San Marcos. Sunday’s ride begins at Texas State University and finishes at Akins High School in South Austin. Route distance options are available both days. Go to www.tour.diabetes.org for more details or to join the San Antonio Wheelmen team.
Saturday, May 17, 8:00 am, Leon Springs LEADERLESS RIDE (NW) [H] Maps available on the website. No ride starter or preride briefing. Helmets are required. Routes of 18, 33, and 50 miles. For the longer routes, take the “Scenic Loop” through Grey Forest to catch some hills or stay on the back roads up Scenic Loop for a relaxing weekend ride. From San Antonio, take I-10 West to exit 551 (Leon Springs/Boerne Stage Road). Turn left at Rudy’s BBQ and park behind Starbuck’s at the corner of I-10 access road and Boerne Stage Road.
Sunday, May 18, 8:00 am, Helotes to Castroville Ride (formerly called the North by Northwest Ride) (NW) [F, H] Routes of 26, 45 and 58 miles. Routes vary from fairly flat to hilly. Meet at the parking lot across from the John T. Floore Country Store in Old Town Helotes. Take Bandera Road (Hwy 16) to 2.5 miles outside of Loop 1604, then turn left onto Old Bandera Road. Contact: Warren W. 210/492-9173
Saturday, May 24, 8:00 am, Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] Routes of 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles. Meet at Wiederstein Elementary School in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo, finally turn left on Schlather Road to Wiederstein Elementary. Contact: Cliff H., 210/481-1807
Saturday, May 24, 8:00 am, Stay-Together Ride @ the Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] A 27 to 39 mile ride will be offered that includes a stop at a store for a break. Come with your bike, helmet, water bottle and /or Camelback, extra tube, bike pump, sunscreen, and any snack that you might want. See above “Cibolo Ride” for directions to ride start. Contact: Cliff H., 210/481-1807
Sunday, May 25, 8:00 am, Toutant-Beauregard (NW) [H] Routes of 21, 35, 47, and 58 miles. Take the “Scenic Loop” through Grey Forest to Boerne and ride some serious hills. Meet in Old Town Helotes, across from John T. Floore Country Store. Take Bandera Road (Hwy 16) to 2.5 miles outside Loop 1604, then turn left onto Old Bandera Road. Park across from Floore’s or in the parking lot next to Roger Soler. Contact: John Y., 210/524-9393
Monday, May 26, 8:00 am, Bullis Park Ride MEMORIAL DAY LEADERLESS RIDE (N) [R to H] Maps available on the website. No ride starter or preride briefing. Helmets are required. Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles. Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road.
Saturday, May 31, 8:00 am, Comfort Ladybird Loop (NW) [R to H] Routes of 22, 32, 41 and 56 miles. Ride some of the very best roads within easy access of San Antonio. Try the super “traditional” options to the west of Comfort or travel north to the land of the Hell's Angels and Waylon Jennings on the 56-mile "Ladybird Loop," which heads north past the Bat Tunnel toward Fredericksburg. There are limited store stops, so please carry water and snacks. Meet at Comfort City Park at the intersection of 5th and Broadway in Comfort. Take I-10 W to the Comfort/Hwy 87 (exit 524). Take Hwy 87 into town and follow Hwy 27. Turn left on Broadway to the park. Contact: William H., 210/824-6910.
Sunday, June 1, 8:00 am, Castroville Ride (formerly called the Devine Ride) (SW) [F to R] Routes of 11, 25 and 40 miles. Mild rolling terrain with a few moderate climbs. Meet at the Park-n-Ride off Hwy 90 in Castroville by Sammy’s Restaurant. Contact: Norm, 830/985-3816.
Sunday, June 1, 8:00 am, Leon Springs LEADERLESS RIDE (NW) [H] Maps available on the Website. No ride starter or preride briefing. Helmets are required. For the longer routes, take the “Scenic Loop” through Grey Forest to catch some hills or stay on the back roads up Scenic Loop for a relaxing ride. Take I-10 West to Exit 551 (Leon Springs/Boerne Stage Road). Turn left at Rudy’s BBQ and park behind Starbuck’s at the corner of I-10 access road and Boerne Stage Road.
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Saturday, June 7, 8:00 am, Bullis Park Ride (N) [R to H] Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles. Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road. Contact: Gerald H., 210/826-4869
Sunday, June 8, Freiheite Ride (NE) [R to H] Routes of 16 to 51 miles. This ride meanders through pretty countryside on lightly traveled roads, east of New Braunfels. Meet at the Freiheit Country Store. Take I-35 north to New Braunfels, take exit 188 and proceed on the access road to Hwy 46. Turn right on Hwy 46, then left on Hwy 1101 (1/4 mile). Go about 2 miles on Hwy 1101 and watch for the store on the left. Contact: Mike T., 210/216-7580
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 am, Boerne "is this the last hill?" Ride (NNW) [H] Routes vary from 25-70 miles and go through Comfort, Sisterdale, and Waring-Welfare and for the really stout-of-heart, Old Hwy 9 to Luckenbach. The Boerne ride is one of the longest running rides offered monthly by the Wheelmen for good reason – the scenery! The hills are challenging and definitely not for the faint-of-heart. The fun begins at Fiserve Health Building, 194 South Main Street in downtown Boerne. Take I-10 West to Business 87 (exit 542) and continue north on Main Street to the Fiserve Health Building, on the left at the stoplight. Contact: John Y., 210/325-2500 or 210/524-9393
Sunday, June 15, 8:00am, Grand Tour of San Antonio Central [City] A 25-mile tour that passes more than 30 historical, cultural, and scenic points of interest, including the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, St. Paul’s Square, Hemisfair Plaza, La Villita, King William, the San Antonio River, and the Spanish Missions. The group will stay together at a relaxed 12-mile pace. NOTE: This ride will NOT be held in inclement weather due to flooding of the route. Meet at the Blue Star parking lot across from Pioneer Flour Mill. Take IH37 south and exit Durango Street. Go right on Durango to South Alamo. Take a left on South Alamo and go about 1½ miles. Blue Star is on the left just past the San Antonio River. Contact: Ken, 210/533-3416
Sunday, June 15, 8:00am, Adkin's Junction Ride (SE) [F to R] Routes of 12 to 50 miles. Mostly flat with lots of distance options on quiet county roads. Meet near the intersection of US 87 and FM 1628, east of China Grove. From SE Loop 410, take Hwy 87 east for about 6.5 miles. Look for the large blue sign "Adkins Junction Cleaners" (go slightly beyond it and make a U-turn). This is 3/4 mile BEFORE the intersection with Stuart Road (FM 1628). Please do NOT park on the west side of the lot, near the church..Contact: Warren W., 210/492-9173
Saturday, June 28, 8:00 am, Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] Routes of 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles. Meet at Wiederstein Elementary School in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo, finally turn left on Schlather Road to Wiederstein Elementary. Contact: Cliff H., 210/884-9470
Saturday, June 28, 8:00 am, Stay-Together Ride @ the Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] A 27 to 39 mile ride will be offered that includes a stop at a store for a break. Come with your bike, helmet, water bottle and /or Camelback, extra tube, bike pump, sunscreen, and any snack that you might want. See above "Cibolo Ride" for directions to ride start. Contact: Cliff H., 210/884-9470
Sunday, June 29, 8:00 am, Big Joshua Creek Ride. (NW) [R to H] Routes of 29, 39, and 54 miles. A beautiful Hill Country Loop with stops in Center Point, Comfort, and Waring. An optional cruise up Skyline Drive awaits those with strong legs and low gears. Meet across the street from PoPo’s Restaurant in Welfare. Please try to keep the area directly across the highway from the restaurant open for the lunch customers. Travel I-10 West past Boerne and take the Welfare exit (exit 533) to PoPo's restaurant. Contact: Eileen L, 210/325-3188 or Rui S, 210/771-1354
Friday, July 4, 8:30am, 3rd Annual Fredericksburg 4th of July Ride. (NW) [R to H] Routes of 36 and 50 miles. Meet behind the Main Street Square (aka MarketPlatz) in downtown Fredericksburg on West Austin Street for a scenic ride through the beautiful Hill Country. From San Antonio take I-10 West to Hwy 87 in Comfort. Turn right (North) on Hwy 87 and go 22 miles to Fredericksburg. Stay on 87 North (becomes Washington St. in Fredericksburg), cross Main St. and take a left on the next street which is Austin St. Go 3 blocks to N. Adams. Please park behind the square on Austin St. Fredericksburg is a 1.25 hour drive from San Antonio. There are NO stores on the route but we will either have a rest stop with water/Gatorade or have it stashed at a predetermined site so please plan accordingly! Contact: Patti H., 210/365-7362. Friday, July 4, 8:00 am, Cibolo 4th of July LEADERLESS RIDE (NE) [F to R] Maps available on the website. No ride starter or preride briefing. Helmets are required. Routes of 20, 27, 39, and 51 miles. Meet at Wiederstein Elementary School in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo, finally turn left on Schlather Road to Wiederstein Elementary.
Key to listings: Letters in parentheses indicate general direction of ride start in relation to San Antonio, e.g. (N) means Northside or north of the city. Letters in brackets indicate terrain: R=rolling; H=hilly; F=flat.